Family Night Blog!

Do you have any sixes? ~!!Go fish!!~ My name is Veronica Herquet. I grew up having game nights every Friday with my family, and what fun we had! We used to play all the old standbys-- Battlefish, Monopoly, Gin Rummy, and all that business! Game nights teach very valuable lessons about math, english, and other curricular subjects, as well as important social skills. When I was in 3rd grade I cursed in front of my parents for the first time during a game of Go Fish. I hadn't realized what trouble I was going to get into! The game ended immediately and I got a good talking-to about what I'd said. This experience taught me an important lesson in how to modify my behavior based on the people I was around in order to facilitate a positive social experience for all. This is the kind of lesson we ought to be teaching our kids! This website exists so I can spread the joy and the power of the family game night to one and all. I hope you can get as much out of them as I did.

Monthly Archives November 2014

If you’re in the market for a new home, you may find plenty of beautiful luxury homes already built that are almost what you’re looking for, but you won’t find a home that truly suits you unless you build it yourself.

Custom built homes are one-of-a-kind beautiful luxury homes usually built in upscale neighborhoods or on luxury properties. As the economy rebounds, custom designed homes are becoming increasingly popular with home buyers.

Before you decide to buy luxury homes for sale, consider that 99% of America’s older

Much back pain — probably the majority of back pain — is caused by poor alignment in the spine. Taking care of the spine is vital to both reducing current pain and preventing further health problems that get worse with aging. Here are three strategies for improving spinal health without making any extreme commitments:

Work On Your Posture

Neck, upper back and shoulder pain are often caused by spinal kyphosis, a rounding forward of the shoulders and middle back. Working on good posture can be difficult at first, but should become habitual as the muscles supporting the proper spinal position strengthen. Good posture doesn’t mean having a ramrod-straight back; the spine has several curves that allow it to support the trunk of the body and absorb shock when walking,

There are three types of people in this world — those who are bursting with home decoration ideas, those who have no idea how they want to decorate their houses, and those who know just what they want. The trouble is that the first two groups have a lot of trouble decorating their houses. One has so many ideas it doesn’t know what to do with them, while the other simply has no clue what they should do.

The bad news is that the odds are pretty good you’re in one of these groups. The good news is that we’re here to help. Here are a few great suggestions you should consider when turning your house into a home.

An Artsy Bathroom.

As relaxing as an oceanic themed bathroom can be — with its cool colors and peaceful imagery — it’s pretty overdone. Why settle for the banal whe

Finding a good real estate agent is critical when you’re selling your home. It’s difficult and emotional to sell a home, and your real estate agent is the crux of your experience. They play a huge role in the financial outcome of the sale of your home, and you will likely work with them for several months, so make sure you like them before you commit! If you’re looking for a broker to facilitate the sale of your home, here are some things to consider.

1. Make sure your personalities don’t clash. You and your broker will work together closely during this transitional time in your life. It might not seem important, but if you don’t get along,Read More

When choosing a banquet hall for a wedding, start with the size that you will need for guests. Are you having a small or large wedding? Know how much you plan to spend before looking so you don’t go over what you can afford. Have a good idea of how many relatives and friends will be coming.

Look for restaurants and catering establishments in your area by using the Internet or phone book. If you have family and friends with experience, ask for some recommendations and reviews of establishments you are interested in. Make inquiries by calling and then visiting. Have a list of questions about services to ask about. Visit during the day to see how the room lo

Do you need to clean out your house to rid it of items you no longer use? If so, you may have considered simply throwing those items out. However, this can produce millions of tons of trash each year, and in the United States, where most of the world’s trash is produced, that’s especially problematic. Fortunately, the best solution for those who are doing their “spring cleaning” any season is to donate clothing, appliances, and other goods they no longer need, especially to one of your local organizations that focuses on helping disabled veterans and their families who are in need.

Helping disabled veterans, helping military families, or just helping other community members in need is a great way to give b

Every property owner knows that finding good, lasting tenants are a major part of owning profitable rental property. Unfortunately, finding these renters can be a time-consuming, energy intensive process. But with a number of cities around the United States passing new regulations to accommodate changing living trends, it is more important than ever to attract these tenants and create environments that will make them want to continue living in your units.

Take San Francisco, for example: in light of the popularity of short-term rental operations like Airbnb, the city’s mayor recently signed a law into action which allows San Francisco residents to rent out rooms for a period of fewer than 30 days for the first time in the area’s history. While residents will be required to live in the area for nine m

Everybody is looking for the answer to how to sleep better at night. Often traditional mattresses make getting a goodnight’s sleep difficult to achieve, and people regularly change positions during their sleep to deal with the tension and pain they get from sleeping uncomfortably. This can only lead to more discomfort, so having a king size adjustable bed could be the solution to your problems.